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A North pacific bigeye octopus against a black background, this small octopus appears yellow and has large eyes compared to its overall body

North Pacific bigeye octopus

Octopus californicus

On view
Into the Deep
Animal type
Octopus & kin
Ecosystem
Deep sea
Relatives
Other octopuses
Diet
Fishes, shrimp, crabs
Range
From 350 to 3,000 feet (100 to 900 m) in the northeastern Pacific Ocean
Size
Body is up to 5.5 inches (14 cm) long; arms are up to 12 inches (30 cm)

Meet the North Pacific bigeye octopus

Do you spy a big eye? This small octopus is common on the seafloor and dines on fishes, shrimp, and crabs. Their striking blue eyes help them spot dinner in deep water where there’s little light.

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